Everyone in the living room was exasperated; how stubborn this old lady was!

Cai Peilin lowered his head. Ever since he learned of Zhang Hongmei's marriage, he had lost all enthusiasm. Although he knew he was not good enough for her and had no chance at all, he still harbored some hope. Now, even that hope was gone.

What should I do? I feel so cold, even more so than when my military service quota was taken away.

I got up with everyone to see McCann and his mother off. I returned to my room like a zombie, unable to do anything. I collapsed onto the bed, staring blankly at the ceiling.

Suddenly, she grinned. That's good, that's it. There's no need to have any more expectations. She was a radiant being, attracting everyone's attention; they could only admire her from afar, lacking even the courage to approach.

God knows how much willpower I used to perform as usual this morning.

Give up, that's not something you can even dream of. Cai Peilin kept telling himself this. He fell asleep without realizing it.

Carlos McKen dismissed the driver and drove himself.

"Mom, what happened?"

Carlos McKen remained silent. He was incredibly wealthy, but ultimately he was just a businessman.

"Furthermore, she is a descendant of the previous dynasty, the only legitimate royal bloodline remaining in the world."

The news was even more explosive: "Mom, you said it yourself, that you have royal blood."

"Yes, that's right. So since she can't be our daughter-in-law now, she must be a member of our family, and she must have a place in the McCann family."

"Mom, that's easy to say, but what kind of treatment and status do you want?"

"The highest position for women in the McCann family."

"Only the matriarch of the household has the highest status."

"Hehe, Carlos, if you want, we can break ties with the Chinese leadership."

"I'll give it a try first, but she's very cold towards me. I need to weigh the pros and cons to see if it's worth it."

“That’s the position of the eldest daughter of the McCann family. My eldest sister won’t agree to that.”

"Her? Heh, what makes her qualified to be a young lady? Go back and bring her to see me."

"As for the rest, even if they are dissatisfied, they won't do anything."

“Carlos, if Anne could live with her, it would only be good for Anne.”

"mom!"

"Who else do you think could get close to her besides Annie?"

Don't worry, just go along with Annie. You don't need to say anything to the child; let things happen naturally. I just want Annie to grow closer to her so that she'll always remember Annie.

"Okay, how about I move here? Is that alright with you and Dad?"

“Okay, let’s move in together as a family. Relationships can be built up over time.”

"Mom, she's working with Wyatt from the Roy family, and I'm involved."

“I have read your report, and it is absolutely correct. Through Wang Xinyi, I have learned that this child is just as intelligent as her maternal grandfather. You just need to be sincere.”

"Yes, I think she is very smart. At first, I didn't approach her purely out of curiosity, and she rejected me very bluntly. In the end, I adjusted myself, and with Wyatt's help, we were able to cooperate smoothly."

"Heh, this is the Cui family's special ability. The Cui family has been in power for hundreds of years. Do you think they could have held their position without special abilities?"

"Mom, I'm so excited! Please bless me so I can have her!"

“Carlos, I have some advice for you. I hope you can sincerely win her over. Do you think the royal family perished because of external reasons?”

I know some inside information. The Empress at the time was completely unwilling. Although she yielded, as you saw, the royal family only had the Crown Prince's lineage, and that lineage was formed by the Zhou family's rise to power.

"I know, I won't act rashly. What's the use of getting a woman's body if I can't win her heart? Especially a smart woman."

"It's good that you know. I'll take care of things at home when I get back. You don't need to get involved."

"Yes, Mom, you've worked hard."

"Hehe, I'd do anything for you."

Forty minutes later, the car drove directly into the yard. Someone ran over and opened the door for the head of the household.

Zhang Hongmei was lying in bed, and she wasn't really used to having someone next to her, but she knew that from now on, this little girl would often be sleeping in a separate bed from her.

Unable to sleep, I quietly got up and sat in the recliner to read. Actually, I was writing a letter to Zhang Shouyi.

After I finished writing, I realized he should be sleeping at this time. Oh well, it's better not to disturb him.

An hour later, Zhang Hongmei woke Annie up and looked at the sleepy and adorable little girl, feeling a surge of affection for her.

"Mom, have Dad and Grandma gone home?"

"Yes, do you want to call them?"

"No need, Grandma needs to take a nap, and Dad needs to work."

"Hehe, how come my Annie is so sensible? She's so lovable. Come on, Mommy will take you to wash your face. Would you like some snacks?"

"Mom, how about we go to the amusement park? I promise I won't eat fried chicken, really, I'll wait until the 27th to eat it."

"Okay, let's go."

The two went downstairs, and Zhang Hongmei coaxed Annie into eating a piece of rotten food and drinking half a glass of milk.

After thinking for a moment, he knocked on Zeng Zhongkang's door and said, "We're going out to play. We need you to be our driver and bodyguard."

"Okay, I'll go get my clothes."

I guessed Wang Xinyi was taking a nap at that time, so I didn't disturb her.

"Aunt Chen, let's go to the amusement park. Please tell Aunt Wang when she wakes up."

"Okay, I got it. Be careful. Are you coming back for dinner?"

"I'm not too sure about that either. If we're not back by seven o'clock, you can eat now and don't have to wait for us."

"Okay, I understand."

Zhang Hongmei explained that Zeng Zhongkang was already waiting for them.

The three of them went to the amusement park in the mall, and Zeng Zhongkang sat outside waiting to watch the two of them play.

The mother and daughter, however, were having a blast. They were the most joyful people there.

Zeng Zhongkang smiled as he looked at the two of them, feeling genuinely happy. He was glad to be able to accompany her like this. Seeing her joyful face, he felt he would be willing to give her everything.

I had never seen Zhang Hongmei like this before; she was a child with the height of an adult.

The mother and daughter attracted the attention of the parents waiting outside, and the conversation turned to them.

Both women were top-tier beauties. They were flawless from every angle, and almost everyone praised their beauty, though some made sarcastic remarks. Zeng Zhongkang glared at the "ugly" woman, which shut her up; she was smart enough to know her place.